No more tears...

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Sunday, August 3
Okay, so I'm on the way to the hospital. Ali's going home today! I'm so excited plus I've got a surprise for her. Madison is getting the tickets to watch Ronda Rousey... LIVE! She's going to love it. I hope I'm not too late.
Hi, I'm here to see Alison. I'll be really quick.
"Um, no, there are no visiting hours today-"
I promise I'll be really quick.
"Maybe you shouldn't"
I just want to say happy birthday- Ali! Ali! Why is her room empty? Has she been transferred again or has she gone home?
"I'm sorry...she left this for you."
....What's this?
"Just read it, love, I'll be out here"
What is going on? Dear Zara, if you're reading this then I'm not here anymore. I'm sorry I didn't say goodbye. It was going to be too hard. I was going to tell you but you were so happy and I didn't want to make you sad..... the truth is I wasn't getting any better. I couldn't beat Cancer. I'm sorry. I tried, I really did.
But don't be sad, don't cry. I'm not with you in person but I'm with you. In the short time, I've known you, you've been like my big sister and you've been by my side and never treated me different. Cancer patient or not, you saw me as me. Even though I'm not here anymore, I want you to remember life is not easy, nothing is easy, but trust me when I say this, you'll get through because you always do. And never forget that you can be that person you've always wanted to be, kind, thoughtful and most of all ...   strong. You are the only person that can tear you apart. You can choose to cry or you can choose to be Zara, the girl that never cared about what people thought. Whether you keep doing MMA or move on to doing something else, never doubt yourself or let anybody question your self-worth. You should hold on even though I let go. I'll miss you lots and I'm glad in my short life I've met you. This is it I guess, Bye Zara. Remember... NO MORE TEARS. Ali.
........... Ali is right

NO... MORE... TEARS

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